WW1 Silver War Badge (SWB) to John Banner, Gloucestershire Regiment, ex Worcestershire Regiment

SWB officially impressed 365484 awarded to Private John Banner Gloucestershire Regiment (ex Worcestershire Regiment). An unmarked silver circlet inscribed 'For King And Empire Services Rendered' bearing crowned 'GRI' Imperial Cypher to voided centre. In very good condition, dark toned, original C clasp and pin. Circa 32mm in diameter. Copy of CD version of SWB roll entry and copy of WW1 Medal Index Card (MIC) to be supplied.

39056 Pte John Banner, Gloucestershire Regiment (Ex Worcestershire Regiment as 326032, suggesting he was a Territorial) He served overseas and was entitled to a BWM and VM. He enlisted in October 1916 and discharged as medically unfit on 14th May 1918. Aged 31.

Approximately 1,150,000 badges were issued to all services, which had to be claimed and then approved.

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Code: 61619